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James Spann: Sun, heat, a few afternoon storms for Alabama
The chance of any one spot getting wet is 50-60% today and 30-40% over the weekend.
Alabama Power at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:06:11 AM
Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services is a hidden talent pipeline for employersThe department helps children and adults with disabilities to achieve their maximum potential.
Alabama Power at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:06:11 AM
Alabama culinary passport: 6 of the states top Italian restaurants to tryFrom Huntsville to Mobile, it's not that difficult to find authentic Italian food in the Yellowhammer State.
Alabama Power at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:06:10 AM
Gallery: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers helps battle invasive plants in AlabamaA special herbicide that halts the spread of giant salvinia and water hyacinth was used at Bankhead Lake and other lake systems for the Black Warrior and Tombigbee rivers.
Alabama Power at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:06:10 AM
James Spann: Summer mix of sun, storms to continue in AlabamaAlabamas weather wont change much through the weekend.
Alabama Power at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:06:09 AM
Where the heck am I? How annexation and urban sprawl turned US 280 into a bureaucratic mazeU.S. 280 is a maze of municipal lines. One second you are in Hoover. Then you are in Birmingham. And then you might be in unincorporated Shelby County. We explain how it happened, and what it means for those who live and work here.
280 Living at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:05:46 AM
End credits roll on AMC Lee Branch: Theater void on 280 sees residents searching for moviesOver the Fourth of July weekend in 2004, the AMC Lee Branch 15 opened. Then a Rave Motion Pictures theater, it opened with Spider-Man 2 showing every 15 minutes.
280 Living at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:05:46 AM
Maze of Consequences: How 280's tangled lines impact youU.S. 280s tangled lines dont just confuse; they change how you live. What happens when ZIP codes ignore city lines and cities leapfrog across counties? Confusion, yes — but also real-world consequences.
280 Living at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:05:46 AM
House vs. NCAA Settlement ExplainedThe House v. NCAA antitrust settlement marks the official end of amateurism in college sports. Starting July 1, schools can pay athletes directly for the first time in NCAA history.
280 Living at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:05:46 AM
July 4 pet safety tipsKeep your pets safe this July 4 with some of these tips.
280 Living at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:05:45 AM
Event reminder: Tour de Cahaba 2025Hundreds of riders will gather on July 13 to participate in the annual Tour de Cahaba community cycling event.
280 Living at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:05:45 AM
Hoover election field set at 18 candidates, including two for mayorThe ballot is now set for Hoovers municipal election on Aug. 26, with 18 candidates qualifying to run for office — including two candidates for mayor and 16 vying for seven seats on the City Council.
280 Living at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:05:45 AM
Birmingham Nature Fest canceled as Alabama Wildlife Center raises funds for HVAC repairsThe Alabama Wildlife Center has canceled its 2025 Birmingham Nature Fest, which was set for July 10-13 at Oak Mountain State Park, due to the failure of a major HVAC unit that serves its public and educational spaces.
280 Living at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:05:45 AM
From Hoover to headliner: Myles Morgan plays Iron City July 18Former Spain Park High School baseball star Myles Morgan brings his rapid rise in country music 'full circle' with headline show at Iron City in Birmingham.
280 Living at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:05:45 AM
Full Moon Bar-B-Q seeks nominations for 'Backpack Blessings' programThe Hoove-based restaurant chain will accept nominations through Tuesday, July 15.
280 Living at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:05:45 AM
Road trip to Ridgeland for an easy summer getaway—only 3.5 hours from Birmingham?? EASY SUMMER ADVENTURE: Cruise over to Ridgeland for a getaway filled with lake-life vibes, prime shopping and active adventures. NowPartner lb #exploreridgelandms #ridgelandms #Mississippiroadtrip #Birminghamroadtrips #mississippitravel...
Bham Now at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:05:45 AM
Why this UAB nurse and her dog love living at this convenient oasis?? Calling all nurses! See why this is the perfect complex for this UAB nurse and her dog ?????
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Bham Now at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:05:45 AM
Fountain Heights Farms Cooperative aims to have 119 farms by 2030It's a love letter, and it's a promise made out of concrete and compost and collard greens.”...
Bham Now at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:05:45 AM
New Thai food spot opens in Liberty Park??????New Thai food in Liberty Park: Whether you like it Thai hot or not, this new restaurant has something for every taste. Check it out!
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Bham Now at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:05:45 AM
SNEAK PEEK: New Jamaican restaurant opening in Pell City [PHOTOS]Jamaica in Pell City? Who knew!
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Bham Now at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:05:45 AM
Birmingham to host World Boccia Challenger, Summer 2026??Birmingham to host another international competition in 2026 thanks to the Lakeshore Foundation!
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Bham Now at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:05:45 AM
How one apartment company is connecting renters across Birmingham?? If you're looking to boost your renting experience in Bham, you'll want to check this out. ??
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Bham Now at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:05:45 AM
Lulus Law unanimously passes U.S. Senate for shark alerts?? Lulu's Law: Next up, the U.S. House of Representatives need to take up the measure.
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Bham Now at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:05:45 AM
Heres what you need to know about tax-free weekend in Alabama July 18-20??? TAX-FREE WEEKEND—is just around the corner! Here's everything you need to know ??
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Bham Now at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:05:45 AM
Smithfield hosts free art walk June 26—murals, poetry + moreThe event will feature 10 artists who work in various mediums ?? ???...
Bham Now at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:05:45 AM
Inside the new Lees Coffee at WorkplayHave you visited the new coffee shop inside Workplay? ????
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Bham Now at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:05:45 AM
Now serving: A fun, fresh musical “Waitress” hits the stage in Birmingham this summer [discount codeGet your pie on ??? “Waitress” is serving up laughs, love and music in Birmingham! Dont miss this sweet show July 18–August 10 at Red Mountain Theatre ??
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Bham Now at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:05:45 AM
KultureCity acquires historic Powell Steam Plant for $11MKultureCity—the Vestavia Hills-based non-profit that has revolutionized venues nationwide to assist people with sensory accessibility and acceptance—has acquired one of Birminghams oldest buildings. The 80,105 square-foot Powell Steam Plant in Continue Reading ...
Bham Now at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:05:45 AM
Closing: Shelby County winery to pour its last glass next month??CHEERS TO CORBIN FARMS: This Calera-based winery is closing Aug 10. Visit beforehand to enjoy discounts and raise a glass to this local family biz + event space.
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Bham Now at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:05:45 AM
NEW: Tacos Pica-Chu opens this weekend on Greensprings HighwayNEW Taco truck opening on Oxmoor Rd! Check out Tacos Pica-Chu for $2 tacos this weekend ??
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Bham Now at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:05:45 AM
22 new and coming soon homes to check out now in Birmingham—July 11-13?? BHAM-AREA HOMES: Decision fatigue is real! That's why we made searching simple with this swoonworthy list.
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Bham Now at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:05:45 AM
50+ Birmingham businesses that have opened their doors in 2025 so far?? NEW BIZ ROUNDUP: Were already halfway through the year—here's a roundup of 50+ fresh faces that have popped up around town so far in 2025. ??
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Bham Now at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:05:45 AM
7 surprising facts about Alabamas magnificent moths + how to protect themPlus, get ready to celebrate National Moth Week in Jefferson County ?? ?? ??...
Bham Now at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:05:45 AM
Unleash your inner child at this unique birthday bash in Birmingham, August 2?? Love a good birthday bash? All ages will love this event at McWane Science Center.
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Bham Now at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:05:45 AM
Inside look at the new The Toasted Yolk in downtown Birmingham [PHOTOS + VIDEO]?? YUM ALERT: The Toasted Yolk's Grand Opening is July 14.
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Bham Now at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:05:45 AM
I Told Her What She Meant to Me … and Then I Dropped to One Knee. She Said Yes”By SYM POSEY | The Birmingham Times LEON & NATHALIE PARKER Live: Hoover Married: Aug. 21, 2015 Met: The pair first met at the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) in Atlanta. “I remember hearing continued laughter behind me and turning around, thinking, Wait… who is that? I was drawn to his calm energy from the beginning, […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:03:24 AM
Revitalizing a Birmingham Neighborhood With an Urban Agriculture CooperativeBy Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times One Birmingham community initiative is reclaiming land, growing food, and building a thriving future for residents. Fountain Heights Farms Cooperative, a project that aims to provide affordable fresh food to its neighborhood, on Wednesday morning hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for Heart of the Farm, a new food hub […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:03:19 AM
Community Safety Program Plants Seeds Now; Prevents Violence LaterBy Don Rhodes II | The Birmingham Times Add a multi-layered, youth-centered summer session built on investment, prevention, and partnership to the programs that Uche Bean, Director of Birminghams Community Safety Initiatives, has to help address violence prevention in the city. With homicides down 56 percent in Birmingham this year, local officials are pointing to […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:03:18 AM
Why Birmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett Wont Rest as Homicides Drop by 56 PercentBy Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times Birmingham Police Department (BPD) Chief Michael Pickett is not satisfied. Hes just entered a conference room at the departments First Avenue North headquarters with some good news. Theres been a 56 percent reduction in homicides in the first six months of 2025, compared with where homicides were this […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:03:17 AM
July 10, 2025____________________________ MERCHANDISE ____________________________ _____________________________ EMPLOYMENT ____________________________ Event Coordinator – Protective Stadium BJCC, is recruiting for a 1) Event Coordinator – Protective Stadium for information & to apply visit https://www.bjcc.org/jobs/ or send resume to careers@bjcc.org /fax resume 205-458-8530. BT07/10/2025 ______________________________ Senior Maintenance En...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:03:16 AM
Southbound Food Festival Will Unite Birmingham, and Beyond, for Fellowship this FallSpecial to The Times Birmingham has transformed in recent decades from a gritty industrial town to a foodie paradise. Its vibrant restaurant scene has been praised by outlets like Fodor’s, Esquire, CNN Travel and The New York Times. Condé Nast Traveler called Birmingham “one of the Souths must-visit cities” for its award-winning eateries and cultural […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:03:15 AM
Birmingham Students Offered Lessons to Help Prevent Youth Violence in Safe Summer ProgramBy Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times In his own words, 15-year-old *Leon says he used to be “real bad, doing crazy stuff” including some gang activity and ended up being shot at. “I was in the house, in the living room … all you could hear was gunshots and one came through the window […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:03:14 AM
City Literacy Program for Up to Age 5 Improves Kindergarten ReadinessBy Alaina Bookman | abookman@al.com In a series of stories, AL.com will continue to explore big ideas for transforming Birmingham. Every morning, Amber Martin sings to and prays over her 5-month-old son. The rest of the day is spent reading aloud, talking and explaining absolutely everything she sees and does. Its a routine she started after learning the importance […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:03:13 AM
Freedom Preparatory Academy Hosts Community Tour Beginning July 17freedomprep.org Freedom Preparatory Academy, a public charter school located in Birminghams historic Titusville community will host an upcoming Freedom West Community Tour, Thursday, July 17 through Saturday, July 19. This three-day initiative supports area businesses in the western section of Greater Birmingham, engages local families, and promotes the power of public education. The tour also […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:03:12 AM
Negro Southern League Museum, City of Birmingham to Unveil New Exhibit on July 16 Honoring Willie Mabirminghamal.gov The Negro Southern League Museum (NSLM), in partnership with the City of Birmingham and the Center for Negro League Baseball Research (CNLBR), proudly announces the unveiling of a new exhibit honoring the life and legacy of Alabama native and baseball legend Willie Mays. The exhibit unveiling will take place during a special ceremony at […]...
Birmingham Times at Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:03:11 AM
19 fun weekend events, including Tour de Cahaba + concerts + local markets—July 11-13?? WEEKEND EVENTS: There's lots ahead in The Magic City. Plan now!
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Bham Now at Friday, July 11, 2025 10:05:39 PM
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Bham Now at Friday, July 11, 2025 10:05:39 PM
Good Dog just got an upgrade—treat your pup to a boutique hotel experience?? HOTEL FOR DOGS: Birmingham's favorite dog park + daycare just got bigger with a new boutique dog hotel for overnight boarding—learn more??
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Bham Now at Friday, July 11, 2025 10:05:39 PM
Countdown to kickoff: Briarwood DL Garrett WitheringtonFriday marks 42 days until the kickoff of the high school football season.
280 Living at Friday, July 11, 2025 9:05:30 PM
Attorney Ben Crump, Family of Teen Shot by Homewood Police Seek Access to Video of ShootingBY KIM CHANDLER | Associated Press HOMEWOOD, Alabama — Lawyers representing the family of a Black teenager shot and killed by police in Homewood, just outside Birmingham, said the states refusal to release body-camera video during an investigation is fueling mistrust over the shooting. “All this family wants is transparency plus accountability. And thats how […]...
Birmingham Times at Friday, July 11, 2025 9:03:14 AM
Birmingham: Lets declare a jobs warToday’s guest columnist is Don Erwin. It seems like only yesterday the City of Birmingham lost its title as “Alabamas largest city.” Now, according to the latest census numbers, Huntsville has 34,000 more people than Birmingham. It seems like only yesterday that Hoover, the Metros second-largest city, was a dynamic, growing suburb, but during 2020-2024, … Continue reading Birmingham: Let’s declare a jobs war →...
Comeback Town at Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00:31 PM
4-peat on the line, Stallions need youToday’s guest columnist is Jay Taylor. If youve never been to a Birmingham Stallions football game then nows the time. Go. Mark your calendar. There are two games left in Protective Stadium this season. One against the Michigan Panthers and the other against, well, its also against the Michigan Panthers. The first Panthers-Stallions game in … Continue reading 4-peat on the line, Stallions need you →...
Comeback Town at Wednesday, July 9, 2025 1:00:31 AM
Time for Crimson Tide to address elephant not in the roomBy David Sher I recently had lunch with a friend who asked an interesting question, “Why doesnt ComebackTown publish a column evaluating whether the University of Alabama should have a live mascot like many other colleges and universities.” My first reaction was that ComebackTown concentrates on columns about Birmingham–a piece about the University of Alabama … Continue reading Time for Crimson Tide to address elephant not in the room →...
Comeback Town at Monday, July 7, 2025 7:00:25 PM
Game changer: Merge the two largest cities in Jefferson CountyBy David Sher Dont set your hair on fire! Birmingham and Hoover are the two largest cities in Jefferson County and they are not going to merge any time soon. But let’s suspend judgement for the sake of this article and consider the substantial potential advantages. Combining Birmingham and Hoover may be the simplest step … Continue reading Game changer: Merge the two largest cities in Jefferson County →...
Comeback Town at Sunday, July 6, 2025 1:00:37 AM
Birmingham could have had a river walkToday’s guest columnist is Eva Dillard. Have you ever visited the San Antonio Riverwalk? Or driven two hours north to the Chattanooga River Walk? Tampa, Louisville, New Orleans, Cincinnati, Providence, Spokane all have river walks—and the list goes on and on. But not Birmingham, even though long ago plans envisioned a city built around water. … Continue reading Birmingham could have had a river walk →...
Comeback Town at Thursday, July 3, 2025 8:00:34 AM
A simple solution for a nagging Birmingham problemToday’s guest columnist is Daniel Christiansen. A few months ago I settled into a seat in the Jones Valley Teaching Farms classroom for a “Cottage Food” class. After receiving praise from neighbors for my homemade salsa, I was getting the certification in case an opportunity to start a home business presented itself. Our friends and … Continue reading A simple solution for a nagging Birmingham problem →...
Comeback Town at Tuesday, July 1, 2025 9:00:40 AM
Mountain Brooks top priorityToday’s guest columnist is Graham Smith. “The safety of the people shall be the highest law.” ~Cicero Some people may feel because Mountain Brook is an upscale community that safety is not a concern. In todays world no one and no community can take safety for granted. No community can truly thrive until its residents … Continue reading Mountain Brook’s top priority →...
Comeback Town at Sunday, June 29, 2025 12:00:48 AM
Angels live amongst us in Jefferson CountyToday’s guest columnist is Judge Jim Hughey III. Billboard of hope Juror number six wore sleeveless shirts to Court each day. On her shoulder was a large, life-like tattoo of a young mans face. After the trial was over, I asked whose face was on her arm. “Its my son who took his own life,” … Continue reading Angels live amongst us in Jefferson County →...
Comeback Town at Thursday, June 26, 2025 12:02:14 AM
Birmingham: Dynamic and thrivingToday’s guest columnist is Debra Des Vignes. Theres something undeniably magical about the moment Birminghams skyline comes into view as I make my way from the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. It reminds me a bit of arriving in Berlin, Germany — another city with a complex past and a resilient spirit. Each visit feels like seeing … Continue reading Birmingham: Dynamic and thriving →...
Comeback Town at Tuesday, June 24, 2025 9:00:32 AM
Birmingham to roll out a heros welcomeToday’s guest columnist is Matthew Dent. Folks in Birmingham may have taken a momentary pause when they heard that Birmingham is preparing for another international event. But Im here to tell you, the upcoming World Police & Fire Games (WPFG) will bring joy and goodwill to Birmingham. Back in 2020, Birmingham business leaders felt a … Continue reading Birmingham to roll out a heros welcome →...
Comeback Town at Sunday, June 22, 2025 12:00:42 AM
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